Infographic: The Meaning of Mother’s Day Flowers

Carnations signify purity, faith, love, beauty and charity. Carnations are the most gifted flower at Mother’s Day with pink carnations having the most significance. Legend has it that they first sprouted from the Virgin Mary’s tears shed over Jesus’ death – making them the symbol of a mother’s undying love.

Roses – if your mother is very traditional, roses might be the best option for her. The rose maybe the most-given Mother’s Day flower after carnations. Red roses are traditionally associated with romantic love while a lighter red or deep pink color denotes gratitude and appreciation.

Yellow roses are believed to represent a caring nature

White roses are associated with purity and brightness.

Tulips are a perfect choice if your mom is light-hearted and easy-going. Tulips represent comfort, coziness and above all happiness.

Orchids – represent love, luxury, beauty and strength. The orchid is also a Chinese symbol for “many children.”
In ancient Greece women believed that if the father of their unborn child ate large, new orchid tubers, the baby would be a boy. If the mother ate small orchid tubers, she would give birth to a girl.